Compilation of 4 short films from different directors all with a common theme of gay identity - "Crush" by Philip Bartell, "The Mountain King" by Duncan Tucker, "...lost" by Dan Castle & "The Confession" by Carl Phirman.

Annecy is no tourist destination for three working-class Algerian brothers and their father, in the months after their mother has died. Marc is deeply troubled: he tries to stiff drug ... See full summary »

Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a bartender and bass guitar player originally from Albania. They become lovers. Confronted by his girlfriend Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street.... See full summary »

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Compilation of 4 short films from different directors all with a common theme of gay identity - "Crush" by Philip Bartell, "The Mountain King" by Duncan Tucker, "...lost" by Dan Castle & "The Confession" by Carl Phirman.

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Crush by Phillip Bartell is a very sweet and fun movie with a strong, vivid performance by the young lead actress. It will leave you with a smile on your face. The Mountain King by Duncan Tucker is a vividly directed, visually compelling work, sensual without being exploitative. It reminded me a bit of Francois Ozon's A Summer Dress. Mountain King is surprising and funny and sexy and feels very real. Loved the classical music rave sequence... The Confession by Carl Pfirman is another strong, mature film. Whereas Crush has a fun, relaxed, home-made feel, and The Mountain King has a less-is-more art house aesthetic that ends up making a strong visual and stylistic statement, The Confession is a polished production that would be at home on a quality cable station like HBO. Pfirman does a great job all around, and his film is smart and topical, but never loses its strong human, bittersweet edge. Great work from three very promising and very different writer/directors.

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